I was raised in a Baptist Church. I did not really remember a lot before I was saved.

I attended a back yard Bible club presented by some Bob Jones University students.
They presented the wordless book which represents the story of salvation with colors. I remember falling under great conviction and I made a profession of faith at my church and was baptized.

I really did not grow in my faith after my profession of faith. I did not regularly read my Bible or pray on a regular basis. Throughout my life I frequently “re-dedicated” my life, always trying to do things in my own strength. I began to have many trials in my life and challenges that truly humbled and broke me. This is when I began to know my Jesus who was there for me (Psalms 34:18.) I developed a daily quiet time, spending time in my Bible and in prayer. I also attended Bible Fellowship on a regular basis. I did not re-dedicate my life, I surrendered to Jesus (II Corinthians12:9.) He truly met me in my pain, and point of need, with the passion and power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. A plan and purpose for life. and protection and perseverence (II Corinthians 1:3-4.)